CVE-2009-2794

Description

The Exchange Support component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, does not properly implement the "Maximum inactivity time lock" functionality, which allows local users to bypass intended Microsoft Exchange restrictions by choosing a large Require Passcode time value.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53181 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36342 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.html patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36677 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2794?
CVE-2009-2794 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2794?
To fix CVE-2009-2794, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2794 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2794 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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